SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Clinical Neuropsychology Evaluations for Intramural Research
- Notice Date
- 9/17/2015
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Station Support/Simplified Acquisitions, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-PSOL-15-892
- Archive Date
- 10/8/2015
- Point of Contact
- Andriani Buck, Phone: 3014021677
- E-Mail Address
-
andriani.buck@nih.gov
(andriani.buck@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Clinical Neuropsychology Evaluations for Intramural Research HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-PSOL-15-892 INTRODUCTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Subpart 13.5-Test Program for Certain Commercial Items, and FAR Part 12--Acquisition of Commercial Items. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-(SSSA)-PSOL-15-892 and the solicitation is issued as a PRE-SOLICITATION, NOTICE OF INTENT, to award a contract on a noncompetitive basis to Edythe Wiggs, 4853 Cordell Avenue Apt 709, Bethesda, MD, 20814, DUNS: 004874892. REGULATORY & STATUTORY AUTHORITY This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 12--Acquisition of Commercial Items, and Subpart 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13--Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6--Competition Requirements. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-84 effective September 3, 2015. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 541990 and the small business size standard is $15.0. CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION DETERMINATION The non-competitive determination is based upon the market research conducted as prescribed in FAR Part 10--Market Research, specifically the results of market research concluded there is no other source of supply or service that can complete the consultation services for several protocols that were begun by the incumbent and that are required in this acquisition given the learning curve and the short six month period of performance required. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Background The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducting research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of neurological disorders and stroke. The NINDS mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease. Purpose and Objectives The purpose of this requirement is to obtain an RF amplifier and software upgrades for MIF Bruker Avance Consoles. Project Description The Clinical Neuroscience Program/OCD/NINDS requires clinical neuropsychology evaluation of patients for the conduct of intramural research and as part of the clinical care provided to patients participating in intramural studies. In the past, a full-time NINDS Clinical Neuropsychologist provided this service and the Clinical Neuropsychologist has since left NIH. The Clinical Neuroscience Program is therefore dependent on an outside licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist to conduct intramural evaluations and these services were provided by the incumbent, Edythe Wiggs, on contract HHSN271201200623P. The contract ended on August 20, 2015 and this award will serve as a short term bridge to allow her to conclude her consultation studies. Delivery/Period of Performance September 30, 2015 through March 29, 2016 Contract Type A firm fixed price purchase order with NET30 invoicing terms is anticipated. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS Responses to this solicitation must include sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities of providing the product or service. The price quote shall include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery days after contract award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), product or catalog number(s); product description; and any other information or factors that may be considered in the award decision. Such factors may include: past performance; special features required for effective program performance; trade-in considerations; probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item; warranty considerations; and maintenance availability. APPLICABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS The following FAR clauses and provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 1.All Offerors MUST be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. 2.The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (April 2014), applies to this acquisition. 3.FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (October 2014) applies to this acquisition. (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Quotations shall be evaluated on the basis of best value in relation to technical approach, corporate experience, and price. Technical approach shall be considered more important than corporate experience. The sum of non-price evaluation considerations shall be considered more important than price. Factor 1: Technical Plan The Offeror shall provide its technical approach to providing services that meet the needs detailed herein including: (1) the ability to work in a research setting including participation in procedure selection and protocol preparation; (2) the ability to customize and design neuropsychology testing to meet the needs of specific NINDS protocols; (3) the ability to generate reports and data suitable for analysis and incorporation into existing research databases; (4) ability to assist with or provide intra-operative neuropsychological test procedures; and (5) demonstrated familiarity and extensive previous experience with a range of unusual neurological disorders, including those currently under study. Factor 2: Corporate Experience The offeror shall provide a list of two (2) contracts or purchase orders completed during the past five (5) years, similar in size and scope to the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. Corporate experience must document the Offeror's ability to provide services similar in task type, scope, and size. Offerors shall include the following information for each contract or purchase order listed: • Name of Contracting Organization • Contract Number • Contract Type • Total Contract Value • Description of Requirement and Specific Responsibilities of the Offeror as they relate to this SOW • Contract Period of Performance (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. 4.A completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (March 2015), is required with any offer submitted. This requirement may be met by completion of the provision in the System for Award Management. 5.FAR clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (May 2015) and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (May 2015) apply to this acquisition. 6.The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. In addition, the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." CLOSING STATEMENT All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. All responses must be received by September 23, 2015 at 8:00 am, Eastern Standard Time (EST) and must reference solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-PSOL-15-892. Responses may be submitted electronically to andriani.buck@nih.gov or by U.S. mail to the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), Station Support / Simplified Acquisition Branch (SS/SA), 31 Center Drive, Building 31, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-2080, Attention: Andriani Buck. Fax responses will be accepted at (301) 480-1358. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Andriani Buck by email at andriani.buck@nih.gov.
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- Zip Code: 20892
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